Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) complicated by splenic rupture and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome: A case report | Zendy

Ahmad Yannis | Zendy; Morawietz Gabrielle | Zendy; Ksouri Hatem | Zendy; Schefold Joerg C. | Zendy; Zuercher Patrick | Zendy

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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s) complicated by splenic rupture and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome: A case report

Author(s) -

Ahmad Yannis,

Morawietz Gabrielle,

Ksouri Hatem,

Schefold Joerg C.,

Zuercher Patrick

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

clinical case reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21

H-Index - 9

ISSN - 2050-0904

DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4369

Subject(s) - medicine , granulomatosis with polyangiitis , microscopic polyangiitis , respiratory distress , acute respiratory distress , radiological weapon , disease , dermatology , intensive care medicine , radiology , pathology , vasculitis , lung

Even in the absence of disease‐specific radiological signs of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), severe intrapulmonary GPA may be present. Rapidly establishing the diagnosis with a confirmatory biopsy is key to initiate lifesaving therapy.

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